Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Even Though I Knew the End Author: C. L. Polk Publisher: Tordotcom Length: 133 Pages Category: Historical Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: What would you do in the name of love, even though you knew the end? That's the question C. L. Polk asks and answers in ways that define the emotion... Continue Reading →
Title: Rook & Izzy Author: Cary Attwell Publisher: Self-Published Length: 187 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Angels/Demons Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Cary Attwell has such a great voice and charming storytelling style, and we obviously share the same sense of humor. While I might say this book was not quite as amusing as her first,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Bargain of Blood and Gold Series: Midnight Guardians: Book One Author: Kristin Jacques Publisher: Self-Published Length: 280 Pages Categories: Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Murder Mystery, Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: A Bargain of Blood and Gold takes its time building up to the peak of the danger to a town that... Continue Reading →
Title: Hounded by Fate Series: Sons of Britain: Book Six Author: Mia West Publisher: Self-Published Length: 214 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Paranormal/Fantasy, Arthurian Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Full disclosure: I wasn't altogether too thrilled when I read that Cai's story was the next to be told in the ongoing Sons of Britain... Continue Reading →
Title: Wonderstruck Series: Magic in Manhattan: Book Three Author: Allie Therin Publisher: Carina Press Length: 255 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Paranormal/Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: The found family, the friendships, the feelings of belonging to someone, and to something much bigger than yourself, are all here. Therin’s compelling characters and storytelling made loving... Continue Reading →
Title: White Trash Warlock Series: The Adam Binder Novels: Book One Author: David R. Slayton Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Length: 320 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: If you’ve ever finished a book, read its final words, and the best you could come up with in the moment was “Wow,” you’ve read a book a... Continue Reading →
Title: Depart, Depart! Author: Sim Kern Publisher: Stelliform Press Length: 81 Pages Category: Literary Fiction, Current Events, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: Depart, Depart! is apocalyptic and dystopian in a sense, but it is not without the hope of good overcoming the evils that men do, and I was left impressed by its overall delivery. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Series: Big Bad Wolf: Book Four Author: Charlie Adhara Publisher: Carina Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Mystery At a Glance: Here comes another rave, y’all. This. Book. Was. So. GOOD. I know I say it every time, but this one was my fave of the series so far. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Fated Hearts Series: Shadow Bound: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 256 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Leigh does a nice job with the world building in this story, and I love all the relationships in the book as well. One of Leigh’s biggest strengths is absolutely her ability... Continue Reading →
Title: Escape Series: Rebellion: Book One Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 319 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: Escape is a promising start to what looks to be an exciting new series. By the end of the book the author absolutely had me primed for the next installment. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: This... Continue Reading →
Title: Gentleman Wolf Series: Capital Wolves Duet: Book One Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 216 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: There were some very fine elements of suspense and imagination in this novel as well as several side characters who supported the story in interesting ways. Joanna Chambers leaves readers with a... Continue Reading →
Title: 9 Willow Street Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 95 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: While this one wasn’t my favorite, it was quite cute, and I did enjoy the characters and the concept; I simply wanted more out of the execution. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Heartbroken after the death of... Continue Reading →
Title: In This Iron Ground Series: Natural Magic: Book One Author: Marina Vivancos Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 325 Pages Category: Fantasy/Paranormal At a Glance: I was a bit disappointed that there isn't a second part to Damien and Hakan's story, but I'm still happy with the way we left them, and my decision to read... Continue Reading →
Title: Strays Author: A.J. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: I actually started enjoying the story at about 30%, but sadly, that didn't last very long. I can't recommend the book since I didn't enjoy it, but I'm sure it'll be a good match for some readers. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author E.J. Russell stopping in today on the tour for her brand new release, Vampire With Benefits, book two in the Supernatural Selection series. E.J. is here talking Ducks and Beavers today, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those details at the end. Welome, E.J.!... Continue Reading →
Title: Pack Up Your Troubles Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 132 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Fans of the author and fans of Historical Romance will each find something to love in this trilogy of stories. Pack Up Your Troubles is a treat for either, and is a book I enjoyed spending... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Shira Anthony stopping in today to celebrate her new Dreamspinner Press release, Blood and Eternity. She's here to chat about the concept of time travel today, is sharing an excerpt from the book, and has a great giveaway up for grabs, so be sure to check out all the... Continue Reading →
Title: Ravensong Series: Green Creek: Book Two Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 400 Pages Category: Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: I was not surprised in the least by how much I loved this book. And you guys won’t be either. Klune’s signature mix of humor and heart-shredding angst make this another unforgettable reading... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpha Blaze Series: Phoenyx Pack: Book One Author: Quinn Michaels Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 277 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mpreg At a Glance: I loved the pacing of this story and couldn’t get to the next page quick enough. The plot was different, and I loved how the main antagonist affected the pair’s relationship, both... Continue Reading →
Title: Witchbane Author: Morgan Brice Publisher: Darkwind Press Length: 275 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: An engaging and interesting, fast paced paranormal suspense plot, kept me on my toes. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Seth Tanner and his brother Jesse's fun evening debunking local urban legends ends with Jesse's gruesome murder. Seth vows revenge on... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author TA Moore dropping by today on the tour for her new novel, Stone the Crows, book two in the Wolf Winter series. We have an exclusive fairy tale ficlet to share with you today as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget at... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Kethric Wilcox joining us today on the tour for his latest novel, The Curse, book one in the Origin of the Vampires series. We have an exclusive excerpt from the book to share with you as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below.... Continue Reading →
Title: Cronin's Key III Series: Cronin's Key: Book Three Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 30 minutes Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: Buy the book, buy the series. N.R. Walker is a consummate storyteller, and Joel Leslie is a true performer. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: History isn't... Continue Reading →
Title: A Wish Upon the Stars Series: Tales from Verania: Book Four Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 450 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: I was amazed at some of the things the author pulled off in this book and this series. Amazing, wonderful stuff. I’m so glad to have read these books... Continue Reading →
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